Highly touted Rangers prospect Nils Lundkvist continues to raise expectations with his play in the SHL. Although many fans want to see him in the NHL, it’s unlikely to happen next season. That’s because the deadline to sign a player to an ELC with a valid European contract has passed.
Nils Lundkvist ELC deadline passed
In a recent feature on Ottawa Senators draft pick Tim Stutzle, NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly confirmed the deadline of August 15.
The rule is that a player with a valid European contract for the 2020-21 season cannot be signed to an NHL contract after Aug.